Crime
Juvenile Injured in Shooting on Chef Menteur Highway, Female Suspect in Custody
New Orleans, LA — The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Monday afternoon, January 22, 2024, in the 6000 block of Chef Menteur Highway.
According to preliminary reports, officers responded to the scene at approximately 1:30 p.m. and discovered a male juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency medical personnel transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. His current condition has not been disclosed.
Authorities confirmed that a female suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
The circumstances leading to the incident remain under investigation.
The NOPD is urging anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at (504) 822-1111, where tips can be provided anonymously.
Further details, including potential charges and updates on the victim’s condition, are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Houston, TX – March 13, 2025 – A Houston man has been charged with murder following the death of his wife inside their home, while the victim’s family is seeking help in locating her missing dogs.
The Houston Police Department (HPD) responded to a residence on Emma Forest Street early March 12, 2025, after receiving reports of a disturbance.
Upon arrival, officers encountered 34-year-old Chance Zane Chavez, who was reportedly covered in blood.
Officers secured Chavez and proceeded to search the home, where they discovered the lifeless body of his wife, 32-year-old Kristen Chavez, inside a bedroom.
She had suffered blunt force trauma and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Following an initial investigation, HPD detectives arrested Chance Zane Chavez and formally charged him with murder.
Authorities have not yet disclosed a possible motive, and the case remains under investigation.
In addition to seeking justice for Kristen, her family is searching for her missing dogs, which were not found at the residence.
Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is urged to contact law enforcement.
The Houston Police Department urges anyone with additional details related to the case to come forward.